In the UK, increasing the threat of terrorist attacks - have strengthened the protection of nuclear power plants and airports

British authorities strengthens the protection of nuclear power stations and airports due to growing terrorist threat

It is reported by The Telegraph , citing government services.

The reason for strengthening security measures become about the development of explosives by terrorists, which can be placed in electronic devices, as well as fears of cyber attacks on protected objects.

Head of the Department of Energy of the government Jesse Norman said that nuclear power "must be prepared to confront the growing cyber threats."

The government of the country fear that hackers kiberterorysty and foreign intelligence officers can use vulnerabilities in electronic security systems in order to carry out attacks on nuclear power plants.

In addition, the authorities fear the growing capabilities of terrorist bomb-making that can not be detected by conventional measures of protection.

Recall, on Wednesday, March 22, an unknown man ran into a crowd of pedestrians Westminster Bridge in London. He then traveled several hundred meters and crashed into a fence. Then he ran into the courtyard of the Palace of Westminster and wounded a policeman. As a result, police shot and killed the assailant. Scotland Yard called the event a terrorist act.

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